Photographer's Note

A view from the port of Lakki, outside of its cafe'-restaurant, to the marina and promenade of the town. The long building across the sea was built during the Italian occupation of the Dodecanese and served as barracks for the Italian navy and army. Today its ground floor is being used by several departments of the Municipality of Leros.

I hadn't been there so early in daytime before, since the boat arrives and departs at different hours. I enjoyed seeing there was life in the port at this hour too, liked the colours and the blue sky.

Good afternoon.
A good article on the harbor, with a description ...
Nice view of the place and the moment ...
Good time recording, sharpness, contrast and perspective, nice place shown to visitors, beautiful colors.
Good composition, well captured moment.
Nice place to relax, with a nice view of the harbor and houses in the background.
Have a nice and successful day, all the best in the new week that started, good luck.
Paja.

Hi Ourania. I won't comment on the ubiquitous baseball cap (one of my pet hates) but instead I shall add that the photo enforces the strong bond of the locals and the sea. (Unless these are tourists.) The red chairs are great addition to the colour scheme and the light is so inviting. Best wishes. Klaudio.

Hello Ourania,
Beautiful photo in superb light, nice colors. The overall arrangement with the red tables and chairs, relaxing couple enjoying drinks and the nice blue water, white boat and houses is perfect. This is an image that makes me feel good. Beautiful place, I'm getting a feeling of relaxation and enjoyment when I look at it.
Very well done
Wish you a very nice week.
Greetings,
Miro

I know these place not but exactly a very nice vacation place, but I am no traveller, I shall never in your nice country come.
It couple in foreground is a nice addition on these picture.
A splendid panorama view about these area
Excellent captured, nice composition.
Very well done, TFS.

Hi Ourania, very good view of this interesting and beautiful scene of daily life in this restaurant with a nice background, very well captured in this great and beautiful photography. Interesting picture with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and nice job perfectly done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good evening and happy start to the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

Hi Ourania,
Those red chairs are very striking against the blue backdrop, and as I look at the man here, it seems he has just thrown something into the sea. It makes me wonder what that was, was he that upset with his lunch that the whole thing was just thrown over? :)
Beautiful scene, such sun is something I miss. I do like that building across the water too, though I would never have thought it a barracks as the colors are so bright and cheerful.
All the best
Noel

Hello Ourania,
You took this photo a couple of days before I had to leave Skiathos last year. I think we probably had the same kind of weather, and I just couldn't understand that the season was over, when the weather was at its very best. The morning colours are wonderful, with such clarity and crispness, no mid-day haze and not yet the very strong contrasts that can make photographing difficult. There is nothing particular going on here, and that what makes this view so delightful.
Kind regards,
Gert

Hi Ourania,
a nice scene from lovely Greece! I can still remember how wonderful it is to sit at a Greek taverna and think about..just nothing:)Just enjoy the warm climate and see boats and people passing by. Very nice composition, light and colors. The boat in the front of the table obscure the view a bit but it was not much you could do about that. Nice shot, tfs!

Hi Ourania,
This picture has it all! A beautiful view, blue sky and blue water, some persons to add life and most of all, some red items to catch the eyes. A very attractive summer picture with people enjoying the good life!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Hello Ourania,
What a fantastic place to sit and watch the boats pass by. Many attractive elements of the photo makes it a treat to watch. The couple enjoying the sun and the sea creates a relaxing atmosphere which you have captured very well in the frame. Like those red chairs adding bright colours to the composition. The blue sea and the clear sky is marvelous. Excellent shot with good clarity and colours as usual. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Subho

Looks like a nice place to have a meal and enjoy the beauty of the sea, this couple have the right idea to enjoy the sun. Beautiful scene especially the clear blue sky. Good pov and sharp details. Well done, tfs.

Did you catch this gentleman in the middle of the Chicken Dance...that's quite an interesting pose? :) As you mentioned, the colors are the main feature here, an instant attraction to red, white and blue. (Perhaps it's just a subliminal association for me as an American. lol)

I had originally thought the composition was leaning to the right, but a closer analysis looks like you've leveled this up with the sea just splendidly. There's an illusionary effect from the different elements in play, I think the diagonal of the foreground pavement plays tricks on the eyes. Always fun to find these unexpected surprises from places you thought you knew so well...just goes to show that proverbial "being in the right place at the right time" can bring a little nugget of opportunity. Nicely seen, and scene. :) Have a great day ahead. All the best.

Hi Ourania
Slice of life on a glorious sunshine and warm day, a straight on shot overlooking the sea with striking white buildings in the backdrop depicting the typical Greek seaside scene. The persons add perspective and liven shot. Well done, TFS
Best regards

Hello Ourania
Lovely view of the port with beautiful warmth and sunshine. The picture is a fine depiction of the relaxing time that the couple is enjoying. The colours are vivid but natural and attractive. Beautiful contrast of the chairs against the deep blue water. Thanks for sharing. have a nice evening and a great new day.
best regards
Satya

Hello Ourania,
leisure,relaxed atmosphere and...sun-something I really miss lately in Germany:)
Very nice composition,which thanks to small details(like for example red chairs)is so eye-catching and has extraordinary graphics.
This strong contrast between red and blue is truly magnificent and at least as captivating as the atmosphere you´ve captured here.

namaste,
a beautiful composition is here which I missed earlier. Good use of bright light. The colours are so vibrant which pleasing eyes. Great composition with those people in foreground feeling the beauty of this place. Excellent one. Tfs.
S

Hello Ourania,
What a contrast to the weather we are having now, the weatherman was saying Edirne might get some snow on Monday, they are expecting another cold front from the Balkans. It'll last just one week, I hear, so my entire stay here will be in the rain. Oh well, they needed the rain.
This sunny, delightful photo from September is just what the doctor ordered for me, ;-), TFS.
Regards,
MT

Hello my dear friend
I would like to be in the position of the
man down there under the sunlight
away from the city what a peaceful iddylic
atmosphere the red chairs create a dynamic
contrast welldone my friend
regards
have a nice time
Costantino